Sermons on Painful:

Jesus’ Circumcision And First Temple Visit With Acknowledgements By Simeon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2017

Sin has an internal character, because we are sinners by birth, not because we have come into contact with anything. There is a connection between motherhood and the transmission of sin by inheritance. At birth, we inherit a sinful, fallen nature.

-5-4 BC- In Bethlehem Jesus’ Circumcision and First Temple Visit with Acknowledgements by Simeon and Anna Jesus’ Circumcision (Leviticus 12:3) Luke 2:21 Circumcision was the sign that God gave to His covenant people, Israel. Every male child was to be circumcised when they were eight days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 7, 2017

A message about heaven.

"There's No Place like Home" Revelation 21:1-8 Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Of Him And Less Of Me

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2017

A personal testimony of God's faithful trustworthiness

More of Him and Less of Me When God blessed me with the person I married she had been diagnosed with a serious illness and given the prognosis of a living a short life of just seven years. I was counseled by numerous ‘spiritual’ advisers to end the engagement because of how this would affect ‘my’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 18, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evil Man’s Guide To Success Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2016

A study of the book of Job 21: 1 – 34

Job 21: 1 – 34 The Evil Man’s Guide to Success 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Listen carefully to my speech, and let this be your consolation. 3 Bear with me that I may speak, and after I have spoken, keep mocking. 4 “As for me, is my complaint against man? And if it ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Birth Pangs Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Birth Pangs Romans 8:22 Matthew 24:3-31 -This is the third message in this sermon series about the second coming that we have been looking at. -First we looked at Why Christ must return, last week we preached about the doctrine of the soon return of Christ and today we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31

A World In Travail

Contributed by John Perry on Mar 14, 2011

As we look at the events taking place in the world today it is like reading the words of Jesus in Matthew 24. We are living in exciting days as His return draws near!

Bunbury Sun am 13/03/11 “A world in travail” Intro: In light of recent events I think it is fitting that we take time to look at what the Bible has to say about the world we are living in & all that is taking place. The Bible gives us a pict of the world in which we live. The things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2013

I’m not talking about head pain or tooth ache – I’m talking about fiery trials! Gird yourself to face it!

Fiery trial! 1 Peter 4:12”Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;” You’ll never find a rainbow if you are looking down! We keep concentrating on the problem, make circles around the issue, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feeling Abandoned By God? (Isaiah 49:14-50:3) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 3, 2025

Lady Zion feels abandoned by God. God comforts her by saying He will make her beautiful again, and give her children. God also says, she feels abandoned because she was-- but that's about to change.

A few weeks ago, in Isaiah 47, we read about the fall of Babylon, the capital city of the Babylonian empire. The city was described using female imagery-- as a delicate virgin daughter, as a queen. She was described as being proud, and boastful, and savage in her treatment of God's people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-26, Isaiah 50:1-3, Isaiah 42:14

"removing The Grave Clothes."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 28, 2025

When we speak of removing the grave clothes, we refer to what holds us back in our Christian life. These could include old emotions, unhealthy habits, and past relationships. But in this process, we can find hope leading to a more fulfilling Christian life characterized by hope and freedom.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 11:43-44) (43) “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” (44) “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44, Romans 6:8-10, Isaiah 53:8, Colossians 3:10, Galatians 6:1-2, Colossians 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025

As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jabez

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

The Holy Spirit used Jabez by leading him to overcome a painful background. Jabez’s mother gave birth to him with great pain, yet the Spirit of God allowed him to become a man of great honor.

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jabez by Paul Fritz 1 Chronicles 4:9-4:10 How the Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jabez (I Chron. 4:9,10) Illustration: Oh, that You would bless me . . . and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain! –1 Chronicles 4:10 When we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Put Up With The Rain To See A Rainbow

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches people that, if you want to see God’s deliverence and glory, you sometimes must endure hardships and pain.

Genesis 9:12-14 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 25, 2007

This sermon is a good message about where we find the answer to our hurt and pain when we turn through the pages of Revelation. Only by seeing the attributes of God can we be comforted in the midst of our pain.

The Answer of Praise (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 15:3-4; 11:16-18 We must learn to trust in who God is, and that he is good. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction There are some things that we think good Christians just don’t say. It doesn’t matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Suffering Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011

Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free